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Mary Lucido D.M.D.

Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D.

At Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D. we offer a range of treatment options for sleep apnea. If snoring or obstructed breathing is a problem, call Dr. Lucido today to learn how we can help you breathe easier.

Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious health problems, so contact us now to schedule an examination.

If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D. located in the Alton, IL area. Mary Lucido, D.M.D. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.

If you're interested in natural-looking false teeth, Alton area dentures dentist Mary Lucido, D.M.D. has solutions. Our team uses modern materials and techniques to achieve the natural results you envision.

Alton area cosmetic dentistry at Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D. can produce amazingly natural-looking results! You can have a bright, healthy new smile after just one or two sessions with Mary Lucido, D.M.D.. It's faster and more affordable than you may think.

At Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D. we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. Alton area dentist Dr. Mary Lucido and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions.

We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.

Expect to come in more often just after your tooth restoration is placed. The edges of bonded restorations need a once-over after
a few months to verify a smooth fit. And we'll check to make sure there is no gum irritation, too.

Certain unforgiving foods can threaten any dental restoration. Watch nuts, hard candies, some fresh fruits - a bond could crack. We don't see it often, but with heavy-handed treatment, veneers can pop right off - not a real confidence-builder in a crowd.

Nail-biting and ice-chewing are out.

Use a non-abrasive toothpaste and a soft brush.

Coffee, tea, colas, and cigarettes, of course, are not your restoration's best friends. They stain, among other unsavory things.

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A Beautiful Smile and Your Cosmetic Dentist

Everyone knows Mona Lisa's smile, but who knows what she meant by it?

Why do we smile?

Psychologists tell us that, in our ancient past, a smile was a gesture of appeasement. They also believe that, to modern man, a smile signals many different messages - recognition, sympathy, apology, lessening of tension, confusion, embarrassment, doubt, joy, delight. A smile, social observers agree, is a mask behind which we can hide our true feelings.

This mask is a complex gesture. First the corners of the lips curl upward. Then, as the smile grows, front teeth are exposed. In our culture we consider people with glistening white teeth and a beautiful smile to be "good" people. Bad teeth, on the other hand, tend to distort the smile "message" because, curiously, we subconsciously judge others by their teeth.

The Eyes Don't Have It - The Teeth Do!

Some people believe that teeth are a more important element of beauty than the eyes.

Have you noticed that, in the movies and on TV, the "good guys" never have broken teeth or a missing tooth? The "bad guys" almost always do.

What Does Cosmetic Dentistry Have to Do With Facial Beauty? Everything!

Nearly all dentistry affects our appearance, and our appearance affects our sense of personal worth. Among the many things that a cosmetic dentist can do to give you a beautiful smile are:

Teeth bleaching to remove stains caused by plaque, coffee, cigarettes

Teeth Whitening

Covering worn teeth (ground down by age or deformity or chipping) through application of dental crowns, dental bridges, or other cosmetic dental techniques

Teeth Straightening (orthodontics) for adults as well as children, to improve appearance and to provide better chewing surfaces

Shortening a long face, realigning a protruding jaw, correcting a cleft lip through dental surgery